1. 10 Ways to Play with Puzzles by an Occupational Therapist

    Just in time for National Puzzle Day on January 29, our friend and blog contributor Kristi Nguyen, OTR/L, a licensed occupational therapist who’s the owner/executive director of Connecticut-based OT-Kids, LLC, shares a personal story about her family’s love for puzzles, and how...

  2. The Power of Problem Solving Play

    This is the third in a series of blog posts on the skill-building power of different types of play. One of the many cool things about play is that it helps kids learn to become problem solvers. Think about children building block...

  3. Fun and Educational Card Games for Kids

    Engage Kids with Fun and Educational Card Games They’ll Love Limiting kids’ screen time is becoming increasingly more difficult as more and more of our world has become digital. If you’ve been struggling to come up with screen-free ideas to...

  4. Top 20 Preschool Classroom Supplies

    At Melissa & Doug, we are always being asked: “What supplies do I need for homeschooling?” or “As a teacher, what preschool classroom supplies do I really need to stock-up on?” So, we asked our Blog Ambassador Allison McDonald (No...

  5. Best Holiday Stocking Stuffers & Small Gifts for Kids

    Although stocking stuffers may be small and inexpensive, they can still make the biggest memories for kids. Plus, they’re great to have on-hand if you get surprise visitors throughout the holiday season.  Here, we’ve compiled 10 of our favorite Melissa &...

  6. Melissa & Doug Partners with the National Park Foundation on New Toy Collection

    Calling all explorers!  In collaboration with the National Park Foundation, we’re launching a new collection of fun, nature-inspired toys for kid-powered play at home! Melissa & Doug is proud to support the National Park Foundation with a million-dollar commitment over...

  7. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for 2-Year-Olds

    If you’re looking for a few ways to inspire creativity and excitement with colorful, hands-on, and age-appropriate toys for the 2023 holiday season, we hope you’ll find this list of gift ideas for 2-year-olds helpful! We’ve chosen 10 of our...

  8. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts For Kids By Interest

    Is the child in your life obsessed with a particular toy, topic, or play pattern? If you’re a parent or caregiver looking for the perfect holiday gift for kids with all sorts of interests, Melissa & Doug has got you...

  9. 5 Fundamental Skills You Can Teach Kids Through Play

    Board certified behavior analyst Erin Ross shares her tips for skill-building play Not sure what to do with your little one during playtime? Many parents say they aren’t good at playing with their young children, that it’s boring, or they...

  10. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for 4-Year-Olds

    The holidays are a magical time, and for 4-year-olds, it’s prime time for pretend play and hands-on fun! If you're searching to find the perfect Christmas present or holiday gift for the 4-year-old child in your life, we’ve got you...

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